A: The age to hunt turkey has not changed and remains at 10 years of age. The age to hunt big game was changed with the new law that went into effect on July 1 of this year (2014). Based on the now current laws and the information you have provided, your son would not be able to hunt turkey until he ...

A: In January of 2007 this went through public scoping and the commission adopted the recommendation as follows.
No person shall take big game animals with any electronic device attached to, or incorporated in, the firearm (including handguns andshotguns) or scope; except scopes containing battery ...

A: IDFG does not have any plans to restrict elk and deer hunting opportunity in Unit 39 this fall as a result of last years Pony and Elk fires. However, travel restrictions may and will likely be in place in areas affected by the fire. Ultimately travel restrictions are a call by the US Forest ...

A: Department biologists spend many hours during the months of January, February and early March studying the health of deer and elk populations in the state through aerial surveys, hunter reports and other methods. During this same time frame the biologists also hold public meetings with hunters ...

A: Yes.
In January of 2007 this went through public scoping and the commission adopted the recommendation as follows.
No person shall take big game animals with any electronic device attached to, or incorporated in, the firearm (including handguns andshotguns) or scope; except scopes containing ...

A: Your daughter does not need to purchase a baiting permit and can hunt off another’s bait. However, she will need to purchase a hound hunter permit. The following is on page 101 of the 2014 Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet:
Hound Hunter Permit
When dogs are being used to hunt black bears or ...

A: Trapping of upland game animals is not a legal method of take. You can hunt cottontails during the hunting season, but trapping them at any time is unlawful unless they are in your garden or destroying personal property. You are allowed to control depredations, but you should contact your ...

A: No. If you purchase the controlled hunt tag, you are restricted to the hunt area and dates of the controlled hunt for the tag you possess. Any person who has purchased a controlled hunt tag is prohibited from hunting in any other hunt for the same species (archery, muzzleloader or general) except ...

A: The controlled hunt deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, and turkey drawing will be completed and winners notified by July 10th. We're hoping to beat that date, but several things need to fall into place first. Once the results are available, there will be a news release and a note stating the draw results ...

A: Nothing in our rules prohibit citizens of the United States who are residents of the state of Idaho from carrying arms for the protection of life and property.
It has always been legal to have a firearm on a four-wheeler while hunting.
Please review out Big Game seasons and rule book for ...

A: During the early 1990's there was a statewide push to eliminate bear baiting, hound hunting, and spring bear hunting across Idaho. It went to the ballot and was defeated, but the Department made some adjustments to the rules as a result of the effort. Some areas we did not allow baiting because ...

A: The red fox is classified as a furbearer in Idaho. In Jefferson County however, there is a year-long hunting and trapping season on them which requires a hunting or trapping license. Also, if caught in the act of harassing or killing your pets or farm animals, they can also be killed without a ...

A: Yes you will need a hunting license to purchase a wolf tag. Licenses can be purchased via the Internet at https://id.outdoorcentral.us/. over the telephone at 800-554-8685, any license vendor http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/lookupVendors.cfm, or through the mail to any Idaho ...

A: Thank you for your interest in becoming a hunter education instructor. Our instructors are an important part of Idaho's hunter education program. In Idaho, we have 1200 instructors that teach over 700 courses to 15,000 students each year. Hunter education instructors teach firearm safety, wildlife ...

A: You need to have resided in Idaho for 6 months, so on June 15th you will qualify for a resident license. There are several ways you can prove that you moved to Idaho on January 15th. Show us rent statements that demonstrate the date you move to your residence, a letter from your employer stating ...

A: In Idaho, wildlife is considered property that the state manages on behalf of its citizens. There is a public interest in ensuring people are complying with state laws related to hunting, fishing, and trapping on both public and private land, so that Idahoans can enjoy hunting and other wildlife- ...

A: First, I admire your conviction to salmon fishing in Idaho.
If you possess a disabled hunting/fishing license and can demonstrate to an officer that you lack the stamina to play the fish - it will be acceptable to have someone reel in your salmon that you hooked.

A: Yes,
No person shall take big game animals as outlined in this section.
a. With any firearm that, in combination with a scope, sling, and/or any other attachments, weighs more than sixteen (16) pounds.
b. With any shotgun using any shot smaller than double-aught (#00) buck.
c. With any rimfire ...

A: Idaho Code Section 36-1201(c) requires a person to have the proper required license on his person at all times while hunting, fishing, or trapping, and to produce the original license for inspection upon request of a person authorized to enforce fish and game laws. This legal requirement places ...

A: Answer: This is the most complicated part of reporting the harvest statistics.
I'm pretty sure that you are asking about deer and elk general hunt harvest estimates on the IDFG web site.
We have 3 kinds of general hunting seasons, for most of our hunts, but the names are confusing."Any Weapon" is ...

A: Black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, and foxes may be pursued with hounds. Although not classified as "game animals," raccoons and coyotes may also be pursued with hounds.
A hound hunter permit is required.

A: Citizens have the right to protect their person and property including pets.
It is legal to kill a predator if your dog is attacked. When investigated evidence of the attach must be clearly apparent.

A: The motorized hunting rules do not apply to upland birds.
The Idaho Fish and Game's motorized hunting rules apply to big game animals, including moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats, in designated units from August 30 through December 31.Motorized hunting use restrictions apply to units 29, 30 ...

A: There are a number of locations a person could experience a comintation hunt that could include 2 or more of the groups you are looking for. Many folks hunt the South Fork of the Boise for Mule deer and chukar, or later in the year you could hunt for elk and chukar. Parts of Unit 32 and 32A ...

A: In short-range weapon hunts, you may use any of the following when hunting with a muzzleloader: pelletized powder, sabots, magnifying scopes, 209 primers, closed breach, and projectiles made of some or all non-lead material.

A: Hunter education is required for everyone getting a hunting license in the state of Idaho who was born January 1, 1975 or later. A concealed weapons permit is not a replacement for a hunter education course.

A: You must purchase a hunting license and a regular deer tag. They are both sold over-the-counter so you can purchase them when you want after July for fall hunting. The deer tag is valid for any general season hunt, including unit 27.
The season dates for unit 27 are September 15-October 31. It ...

A: This violation is a misdemeanor. The penalties include a fine that can range from $25.00 to $1,000.00 plus court costs and may include jail time up to six months. The magistrate may revoke fishing, hunting and/or trapping privileges for up to three years. If an animal is involved there is an ...

A: Cam,
Thanks for the question on the 2-zone tag for elk and what is the plan for implementation for such a option? The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the Elk Management Plan in January. The next step is to begin to implement the plan. The 2 zone tag system was one of the concepts developed ...

A: We obtain the age of harvested wolves by counting the annular "rings" from a cross-section of the teeth (much as with aging a tree). We accumulate teeth for aging over the course of the season, submitting them to an external lab about this time of year. Thus we have no ages of 2013-2014 wolves ...

A: This depends on the age of the hunter, hunting license requirments, what is being hunted, and where the hunting occurs. This question is too broad to answer in this format. Please return to our website for specific rules and regulations regarding weapon restrictions.

A: No...the bag and possession limits for turkeys state that:
The daily bag limit is one bearded turkey per day in the spring and one turkey (either sex) per day in the fall, except in Units, 1, 2, 3 and 5 where 5 turkeys (either sex) may be taken in a day during fall seasons. No more than two ...

A: Turkey distribution in Unit 73 is patchy and linked to available forage and water, which may vary from year to year. A good place to start hunting for turkey in this unit may be the Malad face near a couple of feed lots south of Malad. Turkeys have also been observed near Weston Reseroir and ...

A: Please check the Hunter Passport information on our website, paying attention to the questions/answers at the bottom of the page (https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/?getPage=332).
The key is the age. At ten, holders of the hunting passport can hunt turkeys and varmints, upland game ...

A: The 2014 Big Game Rules are posted on our website. From our front page you can find the link in the "Features" box on the left side of the home page. Please try the link in that box instead of the link you list in your question details.

A: Basically, you only have to replace the items you need to (and want to).
Before July the deer and elk tags have not been designated yet; when you decide the specific zone or type of tag you want you can go to any vendor to get a deer or elk tag. All vendors can issue these along with salmon and ...

A: If IDFG has opened a particular hunt for the hunting of antlerless animals, the person with a superhunt tag can only hunt for and harvest an antlerless animal in that hunt. The superhunt tag does not allow the hunter to make up their own hunt rules.